USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Essex, Massachusetts Essex QR code


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47.2% of Essex County is eligible for a USDA home loan.


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The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Essex county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 69.7℉ and the average temperature in January is 27.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 66% and the area covered by water is 39.9%. The overall influence score for Essex is 1.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Essex, Massachusetts with a blue border. Regions of Massachusetts that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Massachusetts. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Middlesex is 41 kilometers to the south west, Norfolk is 61 kilometers to the south and Suffolk is 38 kilometers to the south.

Select from the above list of cities in Essex County. Cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties are highlighted in the drop down list. Alternatively, use the search form to find your favorite counties, cities and zip codes in Massachusetts.


County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Essex, Massachusetts



Essex County is located in the northeastern part of Massachusetts and is the third most populous county in the state. It is comprised of numerous cities and towns, including Salem, Lawrence, Gloucester, Andover, and Newburyport. The population of Essex County is estimated to be 790,912 and is a diverse mix of ethnicities, including White (77.2%), Hispanic (13.1%), Black (5.7%), Asian (3.3%), and other races (0.7%).

The median household income in Essex County is $76,389, significantly higher than the state median of $71,834. The cost of living in Essex County is also higher than the state average, with a median home value of $460,400 compared to $384,700 for Massachusetts.

The living conditions in Essex County are generally good. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the state average of 3.8%. Additionally, there are numerous educational opportunities available for residents of Essex County, including public schools and universities such as Harvard University, Boston College, and Northeastern University.


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